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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.51, 1,521.51 and 550.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.51, 1,521.51 and 550.63 is: 827.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.51 : 1,521.51 = 550.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.51/1,521.51 = 550.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.51x = 1,521.51 × 550.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.51x = 837,789.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,789.05/1,012.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.44

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